With the New Year upon us, consider participating in pro bono dental treatment in your dental clinic and make a life changing difference.

Members are encouraged to assist in providing pro bono dental services to disadvantaged people in our community through our Filling the Gap and ADA Dental Health Foundation programs.

The programs are currently experiencing a long waiting list of referred patients. In particular, they are looking for volunteers willing to help by volunteering to support these charities by treating vulnerable people in your clinic, especially during the first six months of this year from January to June inclusive. Taking one appointment would make a big difference!

Chair of Filling the Gap, Dr Jodie Olivier, said the dental clinics offer many opportunities to help others which in turn can have a profound impact on their lives.  

“Most dentists I know have an innate desire to help people. Through volunteering with Filling the Gap we have the opportunity to do just that – the simple, yet enormous act of helping people,” Dr Olivier said.

“For the vulnerable groups that are referred to us, pro bono dentistry through the Filling the Gap and ADA Dental Health Foundation programs we facilitate are a lifeline to dental care. 

“My work colleagues and I have firsthand experience of patients’ appreciation of the basic dental services that we often take for granted – relief of pain, fixing a broken tooth, even professional teeth cleaning. I look forward to volunteering again for Filling the Gap…and again and again and again. 

“Take the leap, and volunteer your practice to provide pro bono dental care to those in need. Our team can find the program that suits you. Each patient treated is one step closer to filling the gap.”

The charity often receive feedback from our charity partners, expressing their thanks such as this below:

“He is now living a rich full life free of addiction and giving back to others who are struggling with substance abuse, which I know is in no small part the result of the kindness shown to him by so many including the ADA helping get his health back on track.”

How to get involved:

Click https://bit.ly/3vyzYwd to download the Volunteer Welcome Pack or scan the QR code below.

Here you will find all the information you need, detailing the options for volunteering your time and expertise.

Please reach out to our team to let us know if you or your colleagues have capacity at present to assist, or if you have any questions regarding our programs. The team are available to discuss which program is most suitable for you, and look forward to being able to provide a positive and impactful experience for you and your team.

Contact Information:

Please contact the team today at [email protected] to express your interest. We are deeply appreciative for your support.